The Week That Will Be

Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 12 p.m.: The Atlantic Council will host a discussion on the second round of U.S. sanctions on Iran. The Atlantic Council’s Holly Dagres and Barbara Slavin’s new issue brief on the topic will also be discussed. Register here to attend or view the webcast.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m.: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a public panel discussion with Ambassador Rick Olson, Nilmini Rubin, Richard Bissell, Lester Munson and Mark Lopes on how the Trump administration can best review and reformU.S. foreign assistance. RSVP here.

Thursday, Nov. 8 at 9:15 a.m.: The American Enterprise Institute’s Jim Talent will sit down with Secretary of the Army Mark Esper to discuss the Army’s future with regards to the new National Defense Strategy. RSVP here to attend.

Thursday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.: The Center on Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution will host a discussion analyzing Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s performance versus his promises following first 100 days in office. Bruce Riedel, Madiha Afzal and Michael O’Hannon will participate, and Natan Sachs will moderate. Register here to attend.

Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.: CSIS will host a discussion with Dr. Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy on the intersection of economic security and national security. Register here to attend.

SERIES/GRADE: The agency uses the Administratively Determined system in which rank is attached to the individual. A selected Federal Government candidate will be assigned to the equivalent of Executive Schedule Level V.

POSITION INFORMATION: This is an opportunity for permanent employment in the excepted service. You will be required to serve a two-year trial period.

DUTY LOCATION: Washington, D.C.

WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the public. U.S. citizenship required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET – Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Security clearance. If you already have a TS/SCI clearance, please highlight your last investigation date in your application.

AGENCY MISSION
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB or Board)’s responsibilities comprise two basic functions: oversight and advice. In its oversight role, the Board is authorized to continually review the implementation of executive branch policies, procedures, regulations, and information sharing practices relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to ensure that privacy and civil liberties are protected. The Board is also authorized to continually review any other actions of the executive branch relating to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism, in order to determine whether such actions appropriately protect privacy and civil liberties and whether they are consistent with governing laws, regulations, and policies regarding privacy and civil liberties. In its advice role, the Board is authorized to review proposed legislation, regulations, and policies related to efforts to protect the nation from terrorism (as well as the implementation of new and existing policies and legal authorities), in order to advise the President and executive branch agencies on ensuring that privacy and civil liberties are appropriately considered in their development and implementation.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties as the Executive Director for the PCLOB. As such, the incumbent performs a variety of duties in pursuit of the Board’s mission. The incumbent works in conjunction with and under the general direction of the Chairman, who provides policy guidance and broadly defined program objectives; reviews and discusses with incumbent management policies, principles, and problems affecting the accomplishment of the PCLOB’s mission; relies on incumbent’s recommendations and decisions in developing and coordinating management services activities, policies, and programs, as well as the accomplishment of the overall mission.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the Executive Director to the Chairman of the Board for resources responsible for the management and execution of business activities, critical support services, and long-range strategic planning for several critical resource-related support functions across the agency. Integrates the activities for assigned functions and institutes process improvements, where necessary, to provide synergy and efficiencies across functional elements under span of control. Position oversees and has direct line authority over all Attorney-Advisor positions, Program Analysts, the Public/Legislative Affairs Officer, and any other mission staff. These managed activities interface with the Board, conduct extensive coordination of staff actions, develop agency policies and guidance, and provide expert staff advice to the Chairman and Board Members. The magnitude, critical, and multifaceted nature of the research and development requires the position exercise an extraordinarily high level of managerial competence and functional expertise. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and assuring unity of the Board’s high visibility, dynamic, and diverse programs, functions, and processes into a single agency strategy. The incumbent is responsible for rating personnel under his or her supervision.

Serves as the Executive Director for resources, policy development, and programmatic developments. Works closely with the Chairman and Board Members in providing continuity of leadership in assessing mission and work requirements and developing plans, goals, and objectives. Executes processes for moving the agency forward towards strategic goals. Leads the establishment and review of performance objectives and metrics in support of agency objectives. Exercises broad delegated authority for planning, directing and evaluating the agency’s resource management functions. Determines organization mission goals, develops plans, formulates, defends and justifies personnel and coordinated with the Chief Financial Officer on financial resources needed to accomplish the agency’s mission. Maintains a continuous program of review and analysis to assess the progress and effectiveness of the organization in relation to program objectives, budgetary limitations, schedules, and agency priorities. Reviews work efforts for areas under span of control to ensure continued support to mission elements of the Board as well as progress and timeliness of products. Identifies problem areas, coordinates corrective action and directs changes to implement improvements as necessary. Considers a broad spectrum of factors when making decisions, including public relations and policy, congressional actions, labor-management relations, economic impact and impact on other organizations.

Exercises managerial authority to set long range goals and objectives, translate objectives into specific projects, determine program emphasis, plan for long range staffing and organization needs, manage organizational changes, and decide on the full range of personnel actions affecting resource-related elements. Directs a workforce of professional staff, including technical and contract personnel. Sets performance standards, and serves as senior rater for subordinate employees. Makes recommendations on personnel actions for subordinates. Demonstrates consistent emphasis on equal opportunity, affirmative action, and avoidance of discrimination in employee selection, promotion, and training and other personnel activities and actions.

Represents the Chairman and Board Members in high-level meetings with key officials, industry, academia, and state and local governments. Represents the Board on special boards, panels, and committees, as directed. Makes commitments which obligate the Board to a particular course of action. Representations involve issues where the employee is required to motivate, persuade, or educate persons or groups to adopt processes or take actions to advance the goals.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management. With the Chairman selects or recommends candidates for subordinate positions, taking into consideration skills, qualifications, and requirements. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Accepts, amends, or rejects work of subordinates and subordinate supervisors. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors, if any. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Encourages self-development. Approves leave for subordinates and subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Addresses subordinates’ concerns, whether perceived or real, and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace. Ensures that subordinate supervisors have effective interpersonal, communication, and managerial skills to supervise in a workplace with diverse employees.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College and advanced degrees related to law, policy, and/or government are preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Executive Director” in the “Subject” line.

Please only provide the documents above in your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a list of references and a writing assessment.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

CLOSING DATE
Every two weeks a panel will convene to evaluate applications until the position is filled. A review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be evaluated. Candidates will be placed into categories of “best qualified”, “qualified”, and “not qualified.” If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be placed in a different category. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your categorization.

NO TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR INTERVIEWS
Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant’s personal expense.

TELEWORK, TRANSPORTATION, AND BENEFITS
Telework/telecommuting may be made available after a waiting period.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our budget office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, established in 1933 as the first exclusively graduate school of international affairs in the United States, Tufts University, seeks applications for a tenure-track position in cybersecurity policy beginning in September 2019. The Fletcher School is actively building a program in cybersecurity and policy in conjunction with the Tufts School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science. Our hire will be a scholar in the areas of international relations, security studies, public policy, information science, or international law with expertise in cybersecurity policy. Scholars of engineering combined with public policy or other fields, such as economics or business, with expertise in both cybersecurity and policy or international politics are also of interest.

The Fletcher School’s faculty is multi-disciplinary with a focus on preparing tomorrow’s leaders with a global perspective. The School undertakes research and prepares masters and doctoral students to use the latest political, business, economic, and legal thinking, among others, to generate pragmatic policies or make executive decisions that will successfully shape global events. We seek a candidate who will thrive in working in this interdisciplinary area and who will be happy to teach both Fletcher masters students in international studies as well as a combination of Fletcher masters students and undergraduates in political science, IR, and computer science.

Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program with promise of research excellence, teaching at the masters level, and graduate-level advising, as well as contributing to various faculty service responsibilities at The Fletcher School and its intellectual community. The Fletcher School fosters a community that embraces and celebrates a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, including those defined by age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities/qualities, country of origin, religion, culture, socio-economic status, and political views. The School strives to ensure that the Fletcher community is representative, follows best practices and creates a climate of inclusion. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in political science, international relations, public policy, or information science, or a JD is preferred, but candidates with PhDs in related fields, so long as their expertise lies in cybersecurity policy, are encouraged to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer, Tufts University actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Tufts will not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.

Every year, the Center for a New American Security selects a bipartisan group of 20-25 emerging national security leaders between the ages of 27 to 35 to participate in the Shawn Brimley Next Generation National Security Leaders Program. In June 2018, CNAS named the program in honor of Shawn Brimley, one of the founding members of CNAS, for his incredible contributions to the Center and the national security community overall. Shawn truly exemplified the ethos and mission of the program.

This year-long, part-time professional development fellowship aims to bring together young professionals across sectors within the national security field to learn best practices and lessons in leadership. Brimley Next Gen fellows will have the opportunity to engage with thought leaders on leadership principles and national security through various engagements, including a monthly dinner series. Past speakers include Secretary Madeleine Albright, General Stanley McChrystal, Lt Gen Jim Clapper, Senator Kelly Ayotte, and Admiral Mike Mullen.

Brimley Next Gen fellows will also have the opportunity to contribute to research projects with CNAS experts and will be invited to participate in small, invitation-only meetings the Center hosts throughout the year. The program culminates in a week-long international study tour to delve deeper into national security issues and leadership.

The 2019 Brimley Next Generation application is now open. CNAS will accept applications until 11:59pm on October 31, 2018. Apply here.

There is no cost to participate in the program, though individuals are responsible for the cost of travel to CNAS for dinners and events. Unless otherwise stated, all events will take place at CNAS in Washington. Other frequently asked questions about the program and application cycle can be found here.

The McCain Institute for International Leadership, a part of Arizona State University, seeks a full-time Program Coordinator for National Security and Counterterrorism Programs based in Washington, DC. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior Director for National Security and Counterterrorism Programs, the Program Coordinator will assist in the design, development and execution of McCain Institute programming related to national security and counterterrorism.

Essential Duties

Conduct research on topics to include national security, terrorism and counterterrorism, extremism and efforts to counter violent extremism;

As required, draft/edit summaries and reports on program-related topics;

Assist in programmatic design of National Security and Counterterrorism program, to include formulating structure and content for a McCain CT Fellowship Program and other program activities aimed at countering violent extremism;

Draft/edit program-related input for McCain Institute and Arizona State University publications;

Manage and coordinate events related to the program on national security and counterterrorism, to include working with appropriate Institute/ASU colleagues;

Engage with full range of ASU academic and administrative departments in support of program activities;

Manage scheduling of Institute/ASU facilities to support programming activities;

Prepare budget proposals, recommendations and approvals for McCain Institute programming related to national security and counterterrorism;

Manage and monitor program expenditures and exercise budget control functions in keeping with McCain Institute and Arizona State University regulations and guidelines;

Provide administrative support to the Senior Director for National Security and Counterterrorism Programs, to include travel arrangements and coordinating with appropriate Institute/ASU counterparts;

As appropriate, supervise junior staff, to include program assistants and interns; and

Represent the National Security and Counterterrorism Program in both internal and external engagements as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of a Master’s degree in public policy, national security or related field or current enrollment in Master’s program;

Experience operating in a professional environment focused on national security issues;

Experience in using initiative and being a self-starter, while operating within broad guidance parameters;

Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills;

Experience in engaging with and briefing colleagues and counterparts at all levels;

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.

Use office equipment including a desktop computer.

Lift up to 20 pounds.

Clearly communicate to perform essential duties.

Receive regular review of completed tasks.

About the McCain Institute

The McCain Institute, founded in 2012 as part of Arizona State University, is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Inspired by the leadership of Senator John McCain and his family’s legacy of public service, the McCain Institute is a non-partisan, do-tank dedicated to advancing character-driven leadership in the United States and abroad. The Institute acts to defend human rights, foster security and advance freedom. Learn more at https://www.mccaininstitute.org/

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the World Leader in Geospatial Intelligence. Imagine being able to identify anything on, above, or beneath the Earth's surface and display that information visually to provide a meaningful foundation for decision-making to ensure the safety of the world. That's the job of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security, and safety of navigation. Central to the success of our mission are the extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals. We need the best minds to provide the information edge, continuing NGA's role as the premier provider of Geospatial Intelligence worldwide. Know the Earth... Show the Way... Understand the World. Serves as the legal advisor to NGA human resources leadership concerning hiring, recruitment initiatives, administrative discipline, performance management, promotion process issues and grievances as they affect the NGA mission, as well as questions impacting the Agency's personnel system; interpretation of personnel-related legislation, regulations and other directives, or drafting assistance where applicable. Lead advisor for environmental law, financial disclosure, safety and health, physical and personnel security, counterintelligence, insider threat, tort claims, real property claims, and a broad range of installation issues falling under the area of administrative law. Supervises all work performed by OGC attorneys in the Administrative Law and Litigation areas. Actively participates in the management of OGC as a member of the OGC Management Team. Coordinates NGA activities with other DoD, Intelligence, or Executive Brand agencies, and Congress. This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA) with duty at either NGA Campus West in St. Louis, MO, or NGA Campus East in Springfield, VA. Travel is required.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required

Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.

Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Security Investigation

Security Clearance and Access Level: This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, a TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance. Joint Duty Credit: All NGA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any service or rotational assignment that was at least at the GS/GG-13 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and generally for at least one year, or for 179 days or more when deployed to a designated combat zone on or after September 11, 2001. Note: Employees without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to provide proof of Joint Duty credit or immediately apply for Joint Duty credit prior to EOD. NGA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.

Qualifications

Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. The successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard, and the Technical Qualifications. For the specific IC SOCQs and Technical Qualifications of the position, please view Job Announcement on the NGA website: https://www.nga.mil/Careers/Pages/default.aspx

Additional information

1. Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Travel/Transportation expenses are authorized. 2. Veteran's Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Service 3. Use of postage paid Government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, lawful political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Methods: Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a screening panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews may be conducted.

OBJECTIVE: The Intern in the IHL Department at the Washington Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) provides research and writing on topics of IHL, other branches of international law, and U.S. law as needed, thus contributing to the thematic and operational priorities of the legal team.

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

Basic knowledge of international law, international institutions, IHL, and a related legal field (e.g. National Security or Human Rights Law).

Excellent oral and written English skills, good understanding of French and/or Spanish.

Currently pursuing a U.S. J.D. or LLM degree (or JD graduate pursuing another graduate degree)

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (student work permits are excluded)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

Work with the IHL team to provide legal advice to the delegation in Washington, and to the ICRC as a whole on matters of IHL, human rights law, national security law, or other U.S. legal issues.

Research and Writing. Research such topics as scope of application of IHL, detention, conduct of hostilities, cyber/new technology and weapons, migration, and other related topics.

Monitoring and Analysis of International and Domestic Legal Developments Regular monitoring and analysis of relevant international and domestic case law, legislation, legal blogs and news coverage to identify significant legal developments of interest to the delegation. In addition to research and writing, the intern will attend conferences and meetings in order to monitor developments on specific legal issues on behalf of the legal team.

Reporting. Regular and timely reporting and analysis on meetings and events attended, as well as a weekly report on any relevant legal developments reported in external sources such as legal blogs, reports, and journal articles. Reports are written for the purpose of ensuring the institution is informed of developments in U.S. policy, as well as to advance its thinking on key issues.

Management and Reporting Line. The IHL Intern reports directly to the Legal Advisor and Head of Department. She or he is expected to collaborate with colleagues throughout the delegation in order to carry out these and other reasonably related duties.

The intern will be expected to work 20 hours a week for 12 weeks between January and May. Starting and ending date are negotiable. This is a paid internship. For information about the position, please contact Tracey Begley at [email protected]. To apply, please send CV and optional cover letter to Diana Rademaker at [email protected]. Applications are due November 1, 2018.

The Central Intelligence Agency is seeking highly qualified candidates to join CIA’s Office of General Counsel. We are actively recruiting exceptional attorneys with a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We seek attorneys with experience in areas including government contracts, technology and cyber-related law, national security law, employment, ethics, privacy, litigation, and federal appropriations law, among others. Prior national security experience is welcome but not required. If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please visit our website for additional information and application instructions.

About the NSWG: The NSWG works behind-the-scenes to promote bipartisan consensus on nuclear issues and provide policymakers and the NGO community with the expertise it needs to make informed decisions on issues ranging from U.S.-Russia nuclear cooperation to Iran’s nuclear program. The NSWG’s leadership is comprised of foreign policy experts from the Executive and Legislative branches of government, as well as active and retired military officials and leading scholars in the field of nuclear security.

The Congressional Nuclear Security Fellowship provides highly qualified up-and-coming national security professionals with an opportunity to spend a year in the Congress working to promote bipartisan dialogue on nuclear issues.

Responsibilities

Nuclear Security Fellows serve full-time in a House or Senate office, typically joining at the start of the legislative session. Fellows are treated as a member of the staff and are assigned responsibilities and duties based on the needs of the office. Typical Fellow responsibilities include preparing senior staff and Members/Senators for hearings, meetings, and briefings; advising office staff on a range of national security issues, including nuclear issues; answering constituent inquiries; and contributing to the legislative and policy priorities of their Members/Senators, under the direction of senior office staffers.

Fellows are also expected to encourage greater bipartisan discourse on nuclear issues by organizing briefings and events on timely nuclear policy issues, engaging their colleagues from both sides of the aisle and deepening their professional relationships with the Nuclear Security Working Group and the broader policy community.

Eligibility

Fellows are selected through a competitive process on the basis of their professional experience, interpersonal and communications skills, specialized knowledge and professional references.

While Fellows do not need extensive experience in nuclear policy, qualified applicants will have a strong record of professional achievement in national security roles in government, the military, academia or the private sector.

Ideal candidates will also have an advanced degree in a relevant field, including international affairs, economics, defense planning, military operations or an area of the physical sciences with policy relevance.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time the Fellowship begins.

If applicants apply while enrolled in an academic program, they must have completed their studies by the time the fellowship begins.

Applicants may not be concurrent employees of the Federal government or Federal contractors at the time the fellowship begins.

Fellowship Award

Fellows are awarded a stipend of up to $85,000, based on past experience. Fellows also receive an annual travel allowance to facilitate travel to professional meetings and their Member’s district or state. Fellows receive their stipends as independent contractors, are not eligible for benefits and are not considered employees of the George Washington University or the Congress.

Timeline

The 2019 fellowship application opens in June

Applications are due August 31, 2018

Multiple interviews are conducted through November

Hosting offices make selections in late November/early December

Fellows begin placements in January

Application and Placement Process

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online

The application consists of

A complete application questionnaire

A resume

A one-page statement of interest

A letter of recommendation from a colleague with first-hand knowledge of the individual’s professional experience and qualifications

(Please note, the application asks applicants to submit information for three professional references, one of whom may also contribute a letter.)

The United States Institute of Peace has been charged by Congress with developing a “comprehensive plan to prevent the underlying causes of extremism in fragile states in the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and Near East.” To fulfill this mandate, the USIP has convened the Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States, co-chaired by Gov. Tom Kean and Rep. Hamilton and including, among others, Sec. Madeleine Albright, Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Amb. Bill Burns, and Steve Hadley.

USIP is seeking experts in terrorism, extremism, state fragility, and/or U.S. policies dealing with these issues in the relevant areas to conduct research and draft briefing documents in support of the Task Force’s final report. In particular, the Task Force seeks experts who can help produce research papers dealing with three main topics: the presence, strategy, and future evolution of extremist presence in the designated regions; the root causes and drivers of extremism, particularly in fragile states, and their relation to fragility; USG policy and programs relating to countering extremism or providing stabilization assistance in the target countries. The ideal candidates will have a proven ability to conduct and publish original policy analysis on terrorism, extremism, and/or state fragility and will have significant knowledge of related topics, including U.S. national security strategy, conflict prevention, and global development strategy and policy.

The work of the Task Force will run from May through December 2018. Short-term, part, and full-time positions will be considered for qualified candidates. For more information, contact the Task Force’s Executive Director, Blaise Misztal: [email protected].

Summary

A Federal Government employee to serve on a two-year reimbursable detail assignment in the ODNI. The detail assignment may be extended an additional year if all parties agree.

Who May Apply
Current GS employees at the same grade or one grade lower than the advertised position grade may apply.
Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.

For a cadre assignment:

Current ODNI permanent cadre.

Current ODNI Staff Reserve Employees. (A staff reserve employee who currently occupies this position may not apply.)

Current Federal Government employees. (Current GS employees at the same grade or one grade lower than the advertised position grade may apply. )

Candidates outside the Federal Government.

For a detailee assignment:

Current Federal Government employees. (Current GS employees at the same grade or one grade lower than the advertised position grade may apply. )

Salary Determination

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to the individual. A selected ODNI candidate or other Federal Government candidate will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade and salary.

For a selected non-Federal Government candidate, salary will be established within the salary range listed above, based on education and experience.

A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at his or her current grade and salary.

Component Mission
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) provides legal advice and counsel to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and other ODNI officials on a wide range of legal issues to include intelligence and national security law; procurement and acquisition law; personnel law; government ethics, budget, and fiscal law; general administrative law; legislative support; government information practices (Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act); and intellectual property law.

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities (MDRs)

THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL SEEKS ATTORNEYS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Acquisitions and Appropriations: Applicants should have in-depth knowledge and experience with both federal budget and execution and research and development programs. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated expertise in the following areas: (a) National Intelligence Program budget and execution; (b) general acquisition and procurement law and policy, including major system acquisitions, source selections, and contract disputes and (c) intellectual property law, including patents, copyright and trademarks.

Employment Law: Applicants should have demonstrated experience providing expert legal advice on EEO matters, human resources issues, and general employment related matters. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience appearing in litigation before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on matters arising under federal statutes, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other laws administered by the EEOC; including preparing pleadings, conducting and defending depositions, engaging in discovery, and representing the agency in court proceedings.

Please Note:

Attorneys in ODNI OGC rotate portfolios on a regular basis to provide legal support and guidance on unique and complex issues. Accordingly, attorneys are expected to provide expert legal counsel, advice and support across a wide range of legal issues, to include intelligence and national security law, FISA, litigation, privacy and civil liberties, international law, procurement and acquisition law, personnel law, government ethics, appropriations and fiscal law, administrative law, legislative issues, government information practices (Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act), and intellectual property. To that end, ODNI OGC is looking for attorneys who are well-rounded, have broad legal experience, and with an interest in a wide array of practice areas relevant to the intelligence community. Potentially one or more candidates will be selected from this advertisement.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Provide expert legal advice and guidance to senior Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) leadership on complex areas of law affecting ODNI's duties and responsibilities under the National Security Act, Presidential directives, Executive Orders, and other related laws and policies.

Provide expert legal counsel to support the development, review, and preparation of United States (US) Government-wide and IC-wide policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and standards.

Counsel clients, including senior ODNI leaders, on complex legal issues and provide innovative and highly effective guidance on possible courses of action; expertly prepare complex, high profile, and persuasive legal documents on complex legal issues for a variety of internal and external recipients.

Expertly conduct or direct legal research and analysis on extremely complex or sensitive legal issues as well as on laws, regulations, and policies that have a significant impact on ODNI and IC interests and brief ODNI leadership on issues and findings.

Provide timely reviews of planned ODNI and IC activities for compliance with the Constitution and laws of the US, Executive Orders, and other applicable regulations and policies affecting ODNI and the IC and brief ODNI leaders on potential legal and policy issues, and develop solutions to address difficult legal problems having potential high-level or large-scale impact on the ODNI's or the IC missions or activities.

Expertly analyze statutes, bills, reports, and Congressional materials, as well as proposed Executive Branch orders, directives, regulations, and policies, to determine their effect on the ODNI and the IC; provide expert advice and counsel to senior management on legislative proposals, Congressional testimony, and related documents.

Maintain productive working relationships with ODNI elements, IC colleagues, executive agencies, congressional personnel and members, congressional committees, and use these relationships to advocate ODNI and IC positions, support a continuing dialog, and provide insight into ongoing and planned ODNI and IC activities.

Superior research abilities, including the ability to quickly integrate and synthesize the facts and law to make legally sound decisions, and recommendations pertaining to the most complex situations, or in the context of ambiguous or ill-defined situations.

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex legal problems, to think creatively to solve complex and novel legal issues, and to gain consensus among disparate organizations on legal and national security issues of common concern.

Superior ability to routinely communicate, orally and in writing, the most complex concepts and issues in a manner well matched to the audience being addressed, and to consistently make sound, timely decisions in complex, ambiguous or ill-defined situations.

Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills, including the ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment and superior creative problem solving skills.

Expert legal knowledge obtained through the completion of a Doctorate of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Laws degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school, and active membership of the Bar of the highest court of a US State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the position description and required KSAs and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. The description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the work performed. Applicants will also be evaluated on their narrative responses to the KSAs. The best qualified applicants will be further evaluated through an interview process.

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Director, Rework America Task Force

TITLE: Director

REPORT: Senior Principal, Rework America Task Force

LOCATION: New York, NY or Washington, DC

About Markle Foundation:

Markle is a private foundation with a long commitment to deploying the power of communications and information technologies for public benefit. Markle achieves its objectives by directly operating projects in its areas of inquiry and does not make grants in response to unsolicited proposals. Markle has a demonstrated history of impact in its past work. More information is available at www.markle.org.

REWORK AMERICA TASK FORCE: A Markle Initiative.

The Rework America Task Force (RATF) seeks to transform our labor market from one solely focused on traditional credentials like degrees and work history, to one rooted in the skills needed for the jobs of the 21st century. We will harness the same forces disrupting our economy, from Big Data to Artificial Intelligence, to connect all Americans - especially the almost seven in ten Americans without a college degree - to new opportunities and training for in-demand jobs. We will advance a modern labor market that aligns the skills of our workforce to the needs of our employers, keeping American businesses competitive and giving American workers clear pathways to quality jobs over the course of their lives.

Ideal Profile

The RATF team is small, action-oriented and fast-paced. We are passionate about our mission, keen to learn, and enjoy what we do. We’re seeking candidates who excel in relationship-
building, are results-oriented, and have strong research and analytical skills. Given the entrepreneurial nature of the Task Force, all team members execute a diverse portfolio of projects and contribute to the team through execution of pilots, supporting multiple initiatives and collaborating across teams and partner organizations.

Required Competences:

A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles, balancing creativity and practical business judgment.

A record of success in developing and seeking out the next challenge and thinking outside constraints to get things done, operating with a clear sense of purpose while being comfortable with ambiguity and change.

A proven ability to develop and maintain relationships among many different types of people, especially at high-levels, and to apply critical interpersonal and judgment skills to affect outcomes.

Preferred Competencies:

Knowledge of workforce and/or education policy issues.

Responsibilities

The Director will work with the two co-Directors to provide the Rework America Task Force chair, Task Force members and associated Working Groups with substantive guidance and advice surrounding U.S. labor market trends, related impacts of automation and technological advancements, workforce management, worker education and upskilling, trends in technology and Artificial Intelligence, and employer skills-based practices. The Directors drive deliverables from the Task Force to support the Task Force mission of enabling all Americans continued access to the American Dream. The principal responsibilities include:

Participate in developing the substantive underpinnings for Task Force objectives. Prepare materials, engage experts, supervise work product development and deliverables.

Provide advice and assistance to the RATF Chair, in the form of written products, research, articles for publication and RATF meeting materials, as directed.

Provide expertise and substantive direction to RATF Working Groups, guiding their outputs consistent with the goals of the RATF generally and the RATF Chair, specifically.

Conduct outreach to experts, policymakers, and other relevant actors to inform RATF objectives and outcomes.

Collaborate with Task Force staff and contractors as necessary to ensure appropriate subject matter expertise is available to Task Force members and Working Groups.

Identify opportunities for the Task Force to engage in the national debate surrounding the future of work and ways to incentivize change in the U.S. labor market.

Other tasks and responsibilities as requested or as assigned.

Job Details

Status: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Travel: Moderate

Degree or credential Requirements: None.

Markle is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations and marital status.

About Third Way: Third Way is a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. Our agenda is built on the bedrock belief that for political movements to succeed in our political system, they must relentlessly reimagine their policies, strategies, and coalitions. We are fighting for opportunity, so everyone has the chance to earn a good life; progress on social issues, so all have the freedom to live the lives they choose; and security, so we are protected from the global threats of the 21st century.

About the Position: Third Way is seeking a Policy Advisor for the National Security Program to analyze cyber security and national security issues and make policy recommendations. Reporting to the Program Director, this position is part of Third Way’s National Security team. Primary responsibilities include researching, developing and writing policy and message documents on major national security issues before Congress and the Administration with a particular focus in cyber security, national security law, and international treaties and organizations. The policy advisor also represents Third Way at external meetings with policymakers and advocacy organizations. A detailed knowledge of national security issues, very strong research and writing skills, good sense of humor and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and draft policy products

Conduct in-depth research and distill complex issues into succinct and accessible formats, such as policy memos, idea briefs and opinion pieces.

Draft memos, talking points, Q&A documents, prepare infographics and other presentation and briefing materials on National Security Program products.

Monitor and analyze current events and developments on national security issues.

Research and analyze legislative debates and political developments on such topics as cybersecurity, privacy & surveillance, international technology policy and international agreements.

Monitor online databases, traditional and social media outlets, and reports from government, academia, and advocacy communities to stay abreast of relevant developments.

Represent Third Way and work closely with Congress, the administration, advocacy organizations and other progressive leaders on national security issues.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, graduate or law degree preferred but not required.

A minimum of two years of congressional, federal, journalism, advocacy or other relevant experience.

Work experience in a team environment with minimal supervision, demonstrating an ability to prioritize and take appropriate action.

Exercise diplomacy in communications with external contacts and staff.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects within specified time frames and multi-task various assignments.

Discretion handling confidential information.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Excellent computer and MS Office Suite skills.

Ability to solve problems creatively.

Skills, Traits, and Beliefs:

Self-starting: Third Way seeks people who see and seize opportunities, take risks, learn from failure, and will bring a sustained passion for our mission.

Collaborative: Third Way works in teams—sharing ideas, brainstorming, co-authoring products, and advancing its shared priorities.

Creative: Third Way fosters divergent thinking that isn’t afraid to take on the orthodoxies of the left or the right. Team members come up with original insights, find unique ways to look at data, and challenge their preconceptions.

Results-oriented: Third Way functions with an organizational commitment to clear objectives, ambitious timelines, accountability for results, and a focus on impact.

Weeks/Hours: Full- or part-time. At a minimum, interns must work at least 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Description: Interns typically perform legal research, write memoranda, and prepare initial drafts of appellate briefs. In addition to case law and treatise research, assignments often entail searching legislative history to aid in statutory interpretation issues. Interns also participate as judges in moot courts with staff attorneys and are encouraged to attend oral arguments in the District of Columbia and Federal Circuits.

Qualifications: Candidates must be current law students who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship. Candidates must have excellent writing skills and high academic standing. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens or nationals, must have resided at least three of the past five years in the United States, and must successfully complete a background investigation.

Application Process: All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial versions accepted). Applicants who are currently 1Ls are also required to submit an undergraduate transcript (unofficial versions accepted). An undergraduate transcript is optional for 2L and 3L applicants. Applications should be sent by email to Sonia Carson, Melissa Patterson, and Ben Shultz at [email protected] (link sends e-mail).

Application Deadline: Applications for fall- or spring-semester positions are accepted on a rolling basis, and positions are typically filled several months in advance. For the fall semester, applicants are encouraged to apply by April 1; for the spring semester, applicants are encouraged to apply by October 15. Please indicate the semester for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.